Alexandroupoli Democritus Airport is a medium-sized airport serving Alexandroupolis, Greece. Its IATA code is AXD and its ICAO code is LGAL. The airport lies at an elevation of 24 ft (7 m) above sea level. It has 1 runway(s); the longest is 07/25, 8,471 ft (2,582 m) long. Local time follows the Europe/Athens time zone.
Key facts
- IATA code
- AXD
- ICAO code
- LGAL
- Airport type
- Medium airport
- Elevation
- 24 ft (7 m)
- Coordinates
- 40.8559, 25.9563
- Time zone
- Europe/Athens
- Local time now
- —
- Scheduled service
- Yes
Location
Runways
| Runway | Length | Width | Surface | Lighted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 07/25 | 8,471 ft · 2,582 m | 148 ft · 45 m | Asphalt | Yes |
Nearest airports
Airports with scheduled service closest to Alexandroupoli Democritus Airport, by great-circle distance.
| Airport | City | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| CKZ Çanakkale Airport | Çanakkale, Türkiye | 89 km · 55 mi |
| KVA Kavala Alexander the Great International Airport | Kavala, Greece | 113 km · 70 mi |
| LXS Limnos Airport | Limnos Island, Greece | 121 km · 75 mi |
| PDV Plovdiv International Airport | Plovdiv, Bulgaria | 163 km · 101 mi |
| TEQ Tekirdağ Çorlu Airport | Çorlu, Türkiye | 168 km · 104 mi |
| EDO Balıkesir Koca Seyit Airport | Edremit, Türkiye | 170 km · 106 mi |
| MJT Mytilene International Airport | Mytilene, Greece | 207 km · 129 mi |
| BZI Balıkesir Airport | Balıkesir, Türkiye | 216 km · 134 mi |
Distances to major hubs
Great-circle distances from AXD. These are geographic distances, not a list of operated flights.
| Airport | km | mi | NM | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| IST Istanbul | 237 | 147 | 128 | View route |
| FRA Frankfurt am Main | 1,691 | 1,051 | 913 | View route |
| CDG Paris (Roissy-en-France, Val-d'Oise) | 2,042 | 1,269 | 1,103 | View route |
| LHR London | 2,333 | 1,450 | 1,260 | View route |
| DXB Dubai | 3,220 | 2,001 | 1,739 | View route |
| DEL New Delhi | 4,798 | 2,982 | 2,591 | View route |
| PEK Beijing | 7,283 | 4,526 | 3,933 | View route |
| JNB Johannesburg | 7,453 | 4,631 | 4,025 | View route |
| JFK New York | 7,872 | 4,891 | 4,250 | View route |
| SIN Singapore | 8,905 | 5,534 | 4,809 | View route |
| ATL Atlanta | 9,093 | 5,650 | 4,910 | View route |
| HND Tokyo | 9,166 | 5,696 | 4,949 | View route |
| GRU São Paulo | 10,330 | 6,419 | 5,578 | View route |
| LAX Los Angeles | 10,933 | 6,793 | 5,903 | View route |
| MEX Mexico City | 11,237 | 6,982 | 6,067 | View route |
| SYD Sydney (Mascot) | 15,195 | 9,442 | 8,204 | View route |
Radio frequencies
Not for navigation. Always use official, current aeronautical publications.
| Type | Description | MHz |
|---|---|---|
| A/G | ALEXANDROUPOLIS RDO | 563.700 |
| APP | ALEXANDROUPOLIS APP | 123.800 |
| TWR | ALEXANDROUPOLIS TWR | 123.800 |
External links
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Frequently asked questions
What is the airport code of Alexandroupoli Democritus Airport?
The IATA code of Alexandroupoli Democritus Airport is AXD and its ICAO code is LGAL.
Where is Alexandroupoli Democritus Airport located?
Alexandroupoli Democritus Airport is in Alexandroupolis, Eastern Macedonia and Thrace, Greece, at 40.8559, 25.9563.
What time zone is Alexandroupoli Democritus Airport in?
Alexandroupoli Democritus Airport uses the IANA time zone Europe/Athens. Daylight saving time, where applicable, is applied automatically by the clock on this page.
How long is the longest runway at Alexandroupoli Democritus Airport?
The longest runway listed is 07/25, 8,471 ft (2,582 m) long.
What is the nearest airport to Alexandroupoli Democritus Airport?
The nearest airport with scheduled service in our directory is Çanakkale Airport (CKZ), about 89 km (55 mi) away.
Source: OurAirports (data updated: 9 November 2026). Not for navigation. Always use official, current aeronautical publications.